Jodie Whittaker has performed the Physician for 3 years (Image: BBC)
The BBC has responded to experiences that Jodie Whittaker is quitting her position because the Time Lord in Doctor Who.
The 38-year-old actress joined the beloved sci-fi collection because the present’s first-ever feminine Physician three years in the past, nevertheless, rumours recommend she’s set to leave the franchise in season 13.
Addressing the claims, the BBC informed Digital Spy: ‘We gained’t be commenting on any hypothesis round Jodie’s future on the present.’
The assertion comes after claims Jodie allegedly informed bosses that she intends to comply with the frequent sample of Physician Who stars and depart after three collection within the TARDIS.
Her predecessors Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Peter Davison and Sylvester McCoy all left the present after three seasons.
An insider reportedly informed the Mirror: ‘It’s all very hush-hush however it’s recognized on set that Jodie is leaving and they’re gearing up for a regeneration.
Jodie is reportedly leaving Physician Who (Image: BBC)
‘Her departure is high secret however sooner or later over the approaching months the arrival of the 14th Physician will should be filmed. It’s very thrilling.’
Jodie joined Physician Who in 2017, making her first showing within the Christmas particular episode Twice Upon a Time.
She just lately starred within the New Yr’s Day particular Revolution of the Daleks which marked Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole’s exit as Graham O’Brien and Ryan Sinclair.
Filming for Physician Who season 13 started in November, with Jodie returning because the Time Lord.
Across the similar time, the BBC introduced that the brand new chapter shall be shorter than regular because of the coronavirus pandemic, and shall be shy of three episodes.
Showrunner Chris Chibnall confirmed the upcoming collection will span eight episodes with hopes of airing the season late in 2021.
Physician Who: Revolution of the Daleks is offered to stream on BBC iPlayer.